LiontipsMiami vs Lakers. Predictions and Betting Tips for NBA
Command Analysis
Heat are fighting for a top spot in the Eastern Conference, now battle will be even more interesting. Team started to play much better and, what is more important - players managed to gain consistency.
Miami put up a decent performance in the previous match against Atlanta, but eventually opponent gained an upper hand (108:110). Team fought until the end, but, as it often happens in NBA, the outcome of the match was decided at final seconds, and this time opponent was more fortunate. Eric Spoelstra's men are trying to catch up to Chicago, but Brooklyn Nets are also nearby.
Lakers are capable of better, but it seems like there are just too many star players in the roster. LeBron James feels his resposibility for the result, but, as team's results show, he can't do everything all by himself.
Anthony Davis is yet to regain fitness after an injury, so he is still unavailable for games. Lakers are fighting for a play-off zone, but due to inconsistent performances they are holding back. Despite an unacceptable result, club's board is still keeping their faith in Frank Vogel. Los Angeles club recorded a victory over Orlando (105:116) in the most recent match.
Trends
СтавкаMiami: total under 110.5 points
Team can't beat the total for four consecutive matches
СтавкаFirst points scored - a two-pointer
In four out of five most recent head-to-head matches game started with a two-point shot
Tip and bets
Miami are trying to get to the top spot and they have a great chance to do that, because they finally managed to gain consistency. Heat will be a favourite of home match, despite the stature of their opponent, but Jimmy Butler and his partners should not get complacent.
Lakers need to improve their teamwork, because their squad is looking great on paper, but players just can't find balance. Lakers recorded an important victory in the most recent match and they surely want to extend their success. In our opinion, hosts will play aggressively, but Frank Vogel's men will withstand.
Our prediction - Handicap (+6.5) points for Los Angeles Lakers
Heat are playing defensively in most matches, while Lakers are just out of form, so we are not expecting a high-scoring game between these teams. We offer to place a bet on total under.
Our second bet is on total under 220.5 points
